Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Origin
South America, Brazil
Southwestern United States, Texas, Mexico
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Dry areas, Forest edges
Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-12
8-11
Sunset Zone
H1, 13, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow, Lemon yellow
White, Yellow, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown, Sandy Brown
Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Olive, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Oblong
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Late Winter
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Seperation, Vegetative Reproduction
Budding, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires watering in the growing season, Water more in summer, Water occasionally
Average Water Needs, Do not water frequently, Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Cut leaves after fall, Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Prune before Winter, Prune when plant is dormant, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K, Phosphorous
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Dry Conditions
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Birds, Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Borders, Cottage Garden, Used in parkland
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Cough, Rheumatism
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Wood
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Wood is used for making furniture, Wood is used in construction
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
HANDROANTHUS billbergii
CORDIA boissieri
Common Name
Guayacán, Tabebuia
Anacahuita, Texas Olive
In Hindi
Tabebuia
Anacahuita
In German
Tabebuia
Anacahuita
In French
Tabebuia
anacahuita
In Spanish
Tabebuia
anacahuita
In Greek
Tabebuia
Anacahuita
In Portuguese
Tabebuia
Anacahuita
In Polish
Tabebuia
Anacahuita
In Latin
Tabebuia
Anacahuita
Phylum
Not Available
Tracheophyta
Class
Not Available
Magnoliopsida
Order
Lamiales
Boraginales
Family
Bignoniaceae
Boraginaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Tabebuia and Anacahuita
Season and care of Tabebuia and Anacahuita is important to know. While considering everything about Tabebuia and Anacahuita Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tabebuia season is Spring and Winter and Anacahuita season is Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Tabebuia is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Anacahuita is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Tabebuia is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Anacahuita is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Tabebuia and Anacahuita Physical Information
Tabebuia and Anacahuita physical information is very important for comparison. Tabebuia height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,070.00 cm whereas Anacahuita height is 90.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Tabebuia and Anacahuita are as follows:
Tabebuia flower color: Yellow and Lemon yellow
Tabebuia leaf color: Green and Light Green
Anacahuita flower color: White, Yellow and Ivory
- Anacahuita leaf color: Gray Green and Dark Green
Care of Tabebuia and Anacahuita
Care of Tabebuia and Anacahuita include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tabebuia pruning is done Cut leaves after fall, Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Prune before Winter, Prune when plant is dormant, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads and Anacahuita pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Tabebuia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Anacahuita needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.